PRN CNM - Kalamazoo, MI

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo is looking for a PRN Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner to join their Obstetrics & Gynecology team. This role involves managing high-risk patients, providing expertise through consultation, and educating nursing staff.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of clinical experience in OBGYN. Effective communication and collaborative skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in OBGYN.
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Michigan is required.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and manage high-risk patients.
• Provide expertise for complex patients through consultation.
• Serve as an educational resource for nursing staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Collaborative skills

Education

Master’s degree (MSN or MS in Nursing)

BSN with midwifery certificate

Job description

Position Title

PRN CNM / NP - OBGYN (Downtown Kalamazoo) – Location: Bronson Medical Group – Bronson Methodist Hospital – Kalamazoo, MI

Overview

Bronson Medical Group is seeking a PRN Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner to join our Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialty team. The practice currently has 11 OB‑GYN physicians, 4 midwives, and 3 nurse practitioners. Bronson is a designated Children’s Hospital with a Level III NICU, pediatric and PICU beds, and 24/7 MFM and neonatology coverage.

Responsibilities

• Practitioner:
  • Perform comprehensive assessments and manage high‑risk, complex patients.
  • Identify assessment, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic interventions using evidence‑based practice.
  • Include patient values and beliefs in care plans.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate patient education programs.
  • Administer physical care as needed to meet outcomes.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing personnel, and other health professionals to set and evaluate cost‑effective outcomes.
  • Provide prescriptive authority, procedures, referrals, and therapies per state and federal laws.
  • Inform patients of risks, benefits, costs, and alternatives of treatments.
  • Evaluate progress toward outcome attainment.
• Consultant:
  • Provide expertise for complex patients through consultative process.
  • Synthesize data, theoretical frameworks, and evidence for recommendations.
  • Consult with administrative and supervisory staff to address health care issues.
  • Ensure team efficiency and patient involvement in decision‑making.
  • Develop standards of care via policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Educator:
  • Serve as educational resource for nursing staff on clinical paths and care planning.
  • Use teaching principles to guide patients, families, and communities about health issues.
  • Assist in evaluating health information resources for accuracy and accessibility.
  • Improve clinical skills across all health care provider levels.
• Leadership:
  • Assess adequacy of nursing and health services.
  • Implement quality improvement and cost‑benefit changes.
  • Design, organize, and evaluate health care systems for continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and support professional development of staff.
  • Coordinate system and community resources to enhance care delivery.
  • Maintain compliance with laws, ethics, and policies.
• Research:
  • Use research to identify and address clinical nursing problems and improve practice.
  • Plan, implement, or evaluate nursing research studies.
  • Publish, present, and disseminate findings.
• Professional Development:
  • Assess personal practice against professional standards.
  • Seek feedback from peers and patients.
  • Maintain certifications and stay current with trends via seminars and conferences.
  • Contribute to a positive work climate and team participation.
• Operating Skills:
  • Maintain BCLS and NRP certifications.
  • Operate basic computer programs for documentation and record‑keeping.
  • Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MSN or MS in Nursing) preferred with minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in OBGYN.
• BSN with midwifery certificate will be considered.
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the specialty (valid in Michigan). Must maintain certifications.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.

Shift Details

• Variable time; part‑time; scheduled weekly hours 10.
• Cost Center 8610 Bronson Women’s Services Downtown (BMH).

Contact

Interested candidates contact Megan Grimes at 269‑341‑8631 or e‑mail: [e-mail].